Over the past year or so there have been some major changes in how to get to Koh Rong and its sister island Koh Rong Samloem – From much faster ferry services from Sihanoukville to Koh Rong, to more convenient flights into Sihanoukville, to the first cross-country train, it has never been easier to get […]

As we are now in peak season (middle of November to start of May), the weather on Koh Rong Island is nice and hot every day (25°C – 40°C), with very little cloud and low humidity. Below is the weather forecast for the next few days. If you don’t trust weather forecasts, message us and […]

Because this is so regularly misreported by out-dated blogs and websites, we thought we’d clarify – Although there is no ATM on Koh Rong Island as such, you can still get cash out at any of the three Eftpos terminals on Koh Touch (there is one at Green Ocean Guesthouse, one at White Rose Guesthouse, […]

Cambodia’s first marine national park has been created on Koh Rong, expanding on a marine protection area established for the island in 2016. According to a sub-decree signed by Prime Minister Hun Sen, the Koh Rong Marine National Park will cover 7 islands: Koh Rong, Koh Rong Samloem, Koh Koun, Koh Touch, Koh Tatiem, Koh […]

A new high-end luxury resort has opened on Koh Rong, after several delays to its construction. The Royal Sands Koh Rong is a 148-room 5-star hotel – A joint venture by the Royal Group and a Thailand-based Swiss investor. Equipped with a lavish Spa, a stunning infinity-edge swimming pool, a modern gym, a beautiful beach bar, […]

Deputy Navy Commander Tea Sokha and local dive businesses have attempted to start an artificial coral reef just off the coast off Koh Rong Samloem – They submerged two large shipping containers to serves as structures for coral habitation. Divers Place Coral on a Shipping Container Preah Sihanouk Provincial Governor Yon Min said that […]

Another impressive set of condos is scheduled to open in Sihanoukville. Blue Bay is a 5 minute drive from the city centre, and will include a stunning ocean-facing swimming pool, a lavish spa and salon, a variety of bars and restaurants, a shopping centre, and several entertainment areas including a casino. Blue Bay Condos in […]

Air Asia will soon be providing direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sihanoukville, with the first flights scheduled for August 9th, 2017. With tickets on sale as of next week, AirAsia’s Airbus 320s will fly 4 times a week between the Malaysian capital and Cambodia’s coastal city. Read the full article here.

Over the past couple of years there have been some key new developments on Koh Rong Samloem that you should know about if you’re visiting this wonderful island. Aerial View of Saracen Bay on Koh Rong Samloem New Shops Perhaps the most important is that there are finally some shops on Saracen Bay (the […]

The National Geographic has revealed what it believes to be the Top 21 Beaches in The World – With Lazy Beach on Koh Rong Samloem among the chosen few. Sunset on Lazy Beach, Koh Rong Samloem Lazy Beach has always tried to keep itself out of the limelight, so this global exposure may not […]